Torts & Compensation in Egyptian Law
Protecting Your Right to Compensation Under Egyptian Civil Law :-
In Egypt, torts and compensation are governed by the Egyptian Civil Code (Law No. 131 of 1948). This legal area addresses the harm one person causes to another. Whether through negligence, intentional acts, or failure to fulfill a legal duty, the law provides remedies for injured individuals to claim compensation. This area is essential for both Egyptian citizens and foreign clients doing business or residing in Egypt.
A. What is a Tort Under Egyptian Law?
A tort is a wrongful act that causes harm to another person or their property. The person who commits the act—whether by intent or negligence—can be legally required to compensate the injured party.
Egyptian law distinguishes between:
Intentional Torts (acts done deliberately to cause harm)
Negligent Torts (where a person fails to act with due care)
Strict Liability (where harm occurs regardless of fault in specific cases)
According to Article 163 of the Egyptian Civil Code, “Any fault which causes harm to another obliges the person in fault to make compensation.”
B. Types of Compensation Claims You Can File :-
The law allows individuals to file compensation claims in various cases, including:
Traffic Accidents
Victims of car accidents can claim for medical costs, disability, emotional harm, and vehicle damage. The claim must prove fault and harm.Workplace Injuries
If an employer fails to provide safety measures and an employee gets injured, the worker has the right to compensation under labor law and tort law.Medical Negligence
Patients harmed by a doctor’s error, misdiagnosis, or malpractice can pursue damages in court. However, expert reports are often required.Property Damage
Unlawful destruction or damage to personal or business property gives rise to civil liability.Defamation & Verbal Abuse
Harm to reputation or mental well-being caused by false accusations or insults can also justify a tort claim.
C. How the Court Decides Compensation :-
gyptian courts examine three key elements:
Fault (خطأ)
Damage (ضرر)
Causal Link (العلاقة السببية)
All three must be present. Compensation may cover material (economic) and moral (emotional) damages. The amount depends on the severity of the harm, the victim’s situation, and the degree of fault.
D. Legal Procedures and Deadlines :-
You must file the claim within three years from the date of the damage or discovery of the harm. Cases are usually filed in civil courts or summary courts depending on the amount of compensation.
Clients should collect all medical reports, police records, witness statements, and proof of harm to strengthen their case.
How Anglo-Nile Legal services Supports Torts & Compensation in Egyptian Cases in Egypt ?
At Anglo-Nile Law Firm, we provide strategic legal assistance to clients—individuals and businesses—facing tort or compensation issues in Egypt. Our services cover the entire legal process, from assessment to enforcement. Here’s how we can help:-
- Case Assessment and Legal Opinion.
- Evidence Collection and Documentation.
- Negotiation and Settlement.
- Filing a Compensation Lawsuit.
- Free 15-minute consultation to explain the process clearly.
- Court Representation in Tort Cases.
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